[US DC] Area Manager I, Warehouse

HelloFresh
Aurora, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with warehouse management experience and a track record in cultivating team culture, comfortable with strategic operations and compliance oversight in Aurora, IL.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in warehouse management and a history of leading high-performing teams
    — “At least 5 years of work experience in warehouse management, should be combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a manager”
  • Individuals experienced in logistics, distribution, and process implementation with a focus on quality and safety
    — “Responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies”
  • Candidates who thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and can lead continuous improvement initiatives
    — “Maintain active role on internal continuous improvement teams”

Things to consider

  • The role demands working non-traditional hours, including early mornings and weekends
    — “Shift- Saturday to Tuesday 4:00am to 2:30pm”
  • Candidates must be prepared for potential reassignment of duties based on business needs
    — “The Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing warehouse functions and implementing quality assurance protocols
    — “Manages the department engaged in essential warehouse functions (receiving, shipping, and distribution) to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity”
  • Emphasize leadership skills in training and developing employees based on performance reviews
    — “Design, develop and implement warehousing training programs based on quarterly performance reviews”
  • Showcase ability to coordinate with other managers and ensure cross-functional alignment
    — “Coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • oversee warehouse operations
  • ensure compliance with safety and quality policies
  • investigate and correct customer issues
Typical background
5 years of warehouse management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Warehouse ManagementTeam LeadershipPerformance ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationTime ManagementTechnical Skills

Preferred

Warehouse Training ProgramsInventory ManagementContinuous Improvement

Stack & domain

Warehouse ManagementLogisticsSafety ComplianceGMPSQFPpe/hygiene PoliciesInternal AuditsProcurementInventory ManagementWarehouse Training ProgramsContinuous Improvement TeamsQuality PhilosophyComputer LiteracyLeadershipCoachingGuidanceProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkCustomer ServiceTime ManagementTechnical SkillsDetailed OrientationResults-drivenAnalytical

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Area Manager l, Warehouse

Shift- Saturday to Tuesday 4:00am to 2:30pm

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking and Area Manager, Warehouse to support their Aurora, IL team.  In this position:  

You will ...

  Oversee the strategic operations within the functional areas of receiving, shipping, storage / distribution of goods, and logistics.

  Direct activities and provide coaching and guidance to associates, leads, and supervisors. 

  Work alongside and with the team, providing guidance as needed to ensure maximum productivity. 

  Work with senior Management to complete the given directives of the Company. 

  Responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies. 

  This managerial position is expected to cultivate a culture in line with Hello Fresh’s core values.

   Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service. Investigate (and correct) customer issues and complaints.

   Manages the department engaged in essential warehouse functions (receiving, shipping, and   distribution) to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity.

    Performing internal audits.

    Coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.

    Create and implement processes and procedures.

    Relay quality philosophy to all warehouse personnel.

    Maintain active role on internal continuous improvement teams.

    Design, develop and implement warehousing training programs based on quarterly performance reviews

    Interact with procurement to ensure adequate supply of all inventory and ingredients.

    Addressing nonconformities from previous internal and external audits.

    Conducting a management review of the warehouse essential functions.

    Following-up on and closing pending preventive and corrective action requests.

    Ensuring that documentation and design controls are appropriate for organization.

    Assisting the management team and provide support as necessary.

    Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.

You are...

      A Leader: train and develop a large group of employees    

      Performance Manager of warehouse employees

      Problem Solver/Analytical    

      Detailed Oriented and Results Driven

      Communicator: speak to employees with tact and diplomacy     

      Time Manager: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity

      Technical: computer literacy to input information into the computer

      Able to take direction and relay information to employees

At a minimum, you have...

      Associate’s degree or related management work experience.

      At least 5 years of work experience in warehouse management, should be combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a manager, and with satisfying customers in technology-driven, developing companies.

You’ll get…

Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities

Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy 

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment

Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   

Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+

Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

#Factor #JD1008

Illinois Pay Range$58,800—$63,000 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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